Nearly 1,000 kg fake chilli, garam masala, turmeric and coriander found in Delhi’s Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest wholesale spice marketPolice raided an illegal spice unit in Delhi's Khari Baoli. They seized 802 kg of fake spices. Adulterated materials like rice and industri...
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How to Cover Gray Hair Naturally Without Damaging Your StrandsGray hair solutions vary, but research shows many "natural" claims oversimplify damage. While temporary and semi-permanent colors are gentl...
How to spot real and fake watermelon: Simple home tests to do amid FSSAI findings of adulterated fruits in marketsWith rising concerns over adulterated fruits in the market, especially during summer, knowing how to identify real and fake watermelon at h...
The Laundry Habit That’s Secretly Damaging Your ClothesYour clothes wear out more from washing than from wearing. Hot water and long cycles damage fabrics and release microfibers. Hard water als...
How to Wash Dark Clothes Without Losing Their ColorDark clothes lose their appeal quickly due to improper washing. Experts reveal hot water and long wash cycles accelerate dye fading. Opting...
Padma Doree to celebrate India's textile heritage and the evolution of fabricDeveloped across two regions, it features natural dyes, an isothermal process, and non-violent silk, promoting sustainability and artisan l...
Why Your Clothes Lose Color So Fast Might Have Nothing To Do With DetergentWashing clothes in hot water significantly accelerates color fading and fabric wear, according to scientific research. Higher temperatures,...
You Bought It, You Love It… But Should You Really Wear It Yet? What Experts Say About New ClothesNew clothes purchased in America often carry hidden risks, from lingering chemicals like formaldehyde and artificial dyes to bacteria and e...
Trump administration’s MAHA initiative making your kitchen healthierThe Make America Healthy Again initiative is changing the food industry. Harmful artificial dyes and chemicals are the targets. Major food ...
Watch: Brazil’s Jundiaí River, ducks, and fish turn bright blue; What caused it and how officials are responding nowA truck accident in Sao Paulo, Brazil, caused a chemical spill. The blue dye leaked into the Jundiai River, changing its color. Emergency t...
FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 – Is your favorite snack on the list? Find out hereThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, beverages, and ingested drugs due to its...
Love red velvet and black forest cake? FSSAI warns of cancer-causing chemicals in Karnataka cakesHarmful artificial colours, including Allura Red, have been detected in cakes from some Karnataka bakeries, as per FSSAI tests. Health expe...
Delhi Water Woes: Your jeans may be the reason behind Delhi's 'blue' waterDelhi Water Woes: In southeast Delhi, illegal denim dyeing units are causing severe environmental and health problems. Located in Meethapur...
Blue jeans, green drive
Silkworms fed dyed mulberry leaves to produce coloured silkIndian researchers have developed an eco-friendly method to help silkworms spin coloured silk by feeding them dyed mulberry leaves.
- Lenient testing for azo-dye fabric
Enforcement of the bar on import of harmful azo dyes has been rationalised by the mini exim policy.